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AE54 VCU

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,933 mi
Last recorded106,933 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VCU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 106,933 miles

near side front c.v boot slightly weaping

nearside rear tyre low tread

offside front tyre low tread

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2017 106,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 99,975 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 99,975 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven nearside down (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 91,954 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 91,954 miles

front brake application uneven offside down (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 85,278 miles

front wipers splitting

Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,131 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 78,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,528 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 71,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,881 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front seatbelt is twisted

Fail 12 Jan 2012 66,880 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front seatbelt is twisted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 60,418 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,681 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 26,069 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,069 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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AE54 VCU is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 VCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE54 VCU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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